Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your completed responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process. Additionally, your responses will also be evaluated and used in the selection process in order to identify the best qualified applicants.
Responses should be thorough and specific. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. Clarity of expression, content, experience, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for properly completed responses.
Information provided in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding your employment experiences must also be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application for this recruitment. Please be sure to list all employers and required information, on your application, especially if you are referencing those employers in your responses to the supplemental questions.
The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for this position. Only the best and most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews.
By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process. Do you understand the above statement?
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Please describe your background and training that makes you the best qualified candidate for the position of Economic Development Analyst I. Be specific in your response.
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Describe your familiarity with data sets and their application to analytic work. Identify data you have used, the types of reports you created, and the audience for whom you produced the work product.
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Describe your ability and experience in working in a team setting. How did you support your leadership and your colleagues? How comfortable were you with others receiving recognition for successful accomplishments? What lessons did you learn through this experience?
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Describe your experience supporting cross sector leadership. What areas of responsibility were your focus? What types of leaders did you support?
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The Economic Development Analyst I position can lead to an Economic Development Analyst II promotion with two years of demonstrated more complex assignments and continuing professional development. How does this position with East Bay EDA fit with your ultimate career goals?
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